US President Donald Trump has claimed victory in a dispute with Colombia over migrant repatriation flights, but the outcome has left many wondering if his aggressive approach will harm US global relationships.

The Colombia Conundrum

The crisis began when Colombian President Gustavo Petro blocked US military flights carrying undocumented migrants from landing.

Trump responded by imposing huge tariffs on Colombia, a move that was widely seen as an attempt to assert dominance in the Western Hemisphere.

However, after hours of tensions, Colombia agreed to accept migrant flights, including on military aircraft, and tariffs were held off pending implementation of the deal.